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N979 KBJ

1995 Rover 114

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,451 mi
Last recorded12,451 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 11452,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 KBJ
MakeRover
Model114
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 12,451 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 11,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 11,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 11,738 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 11,738 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 11,712 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 11,712 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 11,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 11,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,469 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion of rear suspension pipe ferrules

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 11,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,293 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 10,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 10,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 10,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 114?

Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,640
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
22,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,635
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,258
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,160
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,111
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N979 KBJ is a 1995 Rover 114 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 52,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 114 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,635 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N979 KBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N979 KBJ registered?

N979 KBJ is a 1995 Rover 114, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N979 KBJ safe to buy?

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